Play 2D Hack and Slash 'Spiritmancer' on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch Today!

Montpellier, France - November 22, 2024 | Dear Villagers and Sunny Syrup Studio are proud to announce that Spirit Mancer, their 2D Hack and Slash adventure with deck-building mechanics, is releasing today on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch at 19,99 USD|EUR. At 29.99 USD|EUR, the Demon Hunter Edition lets you control exclusive dragons and tarot cards, the PC version exclusively features a comic book, artbook and OST, and the consoles edition include 3 card sets (from Idol, Spirit and Dragon types).

The creation of Spirit Mancer has gotten influences from classics like Mega Man, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Pokemon. Players are in the role of a modern-day demon hunter, they can go alone or also can join forces with a friend in local couch co-op mode. Slash, Shoot and Break hordes of demons from Ars Goetia and stop the evil queen with the power of the Spirit Mancer. Capture their spirits and summon them out into battle in the beautiful yet dangerous world of Inferno!

Spirit Mancer has also a demo publicly available on Steam which will allow players to start discovering its universe and unique gameplay for free, be it on single player mode or in 2 player local co-op!

"Spirit Mancer has become a huge part of our lives. We’ve slept, worked, and lived with it for years, facing challenges and obstacles but also finding a family that’s joined us on this journey. Developing this game has helped us grow as developers and as people. After years of chasing this dream, we’re thrilled to finally share it with all of you. Have fun demon hunting!" - The Sunny Syrup Studio team.

Key Features

• Hack and Slash action combines with deck building elements.
• With a skill base card, you can summon demons to do your bidding and help you during combat.
• Local co-op support.
• Like in the old arcade times, join forces with a friend and jump together for an epic battle into a colourful and vibrant inferno.
• 100+ Unique enemies you can fight and capture
• Huge variety of unique monsters and demons that you can fight and capture.
• Summon captured enemies to battle as spirit cards
• Capture any demons into spirit cards then summon them out into battle as your friends.
• Deck building with 100+ spirit cards
• Build your deck with demon spirits that you want in your pocket.
• 10+ Guns and weapons to be used
• Blast any foes with a large variety of weapons.
• 8+ levels for you to explore
• Beautiful beach, Volcanic fortress, Lush forest, and more Adventure a huge fantasy world of inferno with 20+ biomes to explore.

About Sunny Syrup Studio

Sunny Syrup Studio is a group of people from Thailand who love playing video games and drawing amazing pixel art (and animals). Creating Spirit Mancer a 2D action adventure/Card game where you fight demons by capturing them and summoning them to fight alongside you. 

About Dear Villagers

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games. We love pixels, but we believe in people.

Article by: Susan N.

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Watch the Launch Trailer of Servonauts Which is Now Available!

21 November 2024 | Australian dev team MAXART Games and Polish indie publisher Untold Tales have released Servonauts on PC and Switch.

Servonauts is an absurd couch co-op gas station builder for 1-4 players. Team up as a group of disposable galactic blue-collar employees and build up a servo (that’s Aussie for "gas station") in some rather questionable locations. As impatient space travelers demand service, you’ll set up refineries, wrangle wobbly pipes, and mix the right fuels to avoid blowing your customers into stardust.

GAME FEATURES

Build a Station and Pipeline

To fuel cars, you’ll need Astroil’s patent-pending pipe technology! These wobbly, physically-simulated pipes can bend and stretch to get fuel where you need it. They’re even partially lava-resistant (unlike the Servonauts)!

 

Refine the Right Fuels

When cars pull into your servo, they’ll request specific types of fuel. Build machines to refine and combine fuels to create advanced recipes! But be careful—pumping the wrong fuel can have explosive consequences.

Up to Four-Player Co-op

Play in single-player with in-game support, or grab your mates to jam it out as a duo, trio, or chaotic four-player quartet. Work with your team and optimize your logistics as you aim to collect all three gold stars. 

Steam supports local couch co-op and online play via Steam Remote Play, while the Switch supports local couch co-op.

Article by: Susan N.

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Besiege Launches onto PlayStation 5 on December 12th!

Besiege, a best-selling game based on advanced physics and creativity that is one of the highest rated PC games, will debut on PlayStation 5 on December 12. In this medieval sandbox from UK-based Spiderling Studios, players can construct almost any siege machines to destroy villages, castles and enemy armies. Pre-orders are now available on the PlayStation Store. Pre-orders give you three days earlier access to the game, and PS Plus subscribers can buy the game at a 10 percent lower price.

Besiege is a best-selling game developed by the independent British Spiderling Studios. The PC version of the game has been well-received by gamers - the percentage of positive reviews on the Steam platform currently reaches as high as 95 percent (out of more than 43,000 reviews). Besiege has also already hit Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch consoles. The PlayStation versions were developed by Spiderling Studios, with support from Ultimate Games S.A., which is also the game's publisher.

The gameplay in Besiege is based on constructing siege machines and then destroying settlements, castles, fortresses and enemy troops with their help. The title is distinguished by an advanced physics system, which stimulates creativity in creating constructions and sowing destruction.

The primary goal of the player is destruction. For this purpose, siege machines can be created, including, for example, standard catapults, unusual tanks or even helicopters. The created machines also serve other purposes - such as transporting resources and protecting your own units.

On the PC, the game has been under constant development for almost 10 years, and players are showing great creativity. Among other things, airplanes are being created thanks to available mods, and recordings of airplane crash reconstructions depicted in Besiege have millions of views on YouTube.

There are 4 island kingdoms waiting to be conquered in the console-based Besiege. The game includes an extensive campaign consisting of a total of 55 varied levels, as well as 3 levels to play in sandbox mode.

The console version offers two graphics modes (performance and quality). On PlayStation 5, Besiege delivers 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames per second. Players can also share siege machines they have created with the community and check out those shared by others.

Besiege - main features:

• constructing powerful siege machines;
• a campaign with 55 levels in 4 lands;
• 3 levels in sandbox mode;
• destroying settlements, fortresses and castles;
• creativity-based gameplay;
• 70 components and building tools;
• advanced physics system;
• sharing machines with other players.

The release date for Besiege on PlayStation 5 has been set for December 12, 2024. Those who pre-purchase the game will be able to play starting December 9.

Links: 

• PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002309
• Nintendo eShop: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/besiege-switch/
• Microsoft Store: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/besiege-console/9ppfbqg81q5j
• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/346010/Besiege/

Article by: Susan N.

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Pahdo Labs Presents Amazing Electro-pop Style in Starlight Re:Volver for 2025!

November 18th, 2024 | Earlier this year, new indie studio Pahdo Labs revealed its debut title, Starlight Re:Volver, set to launch on Steam Early Access in 2025. Inspired by the magical works of manga artists Naoko Takeuchi and Rumiko Takahashi, Starlight Re:Volver is a love letter to the nostalgic anime series and games of the ’90s and ’00s, with a modern aesthetic. Starlight Re:Volver mixes Japanese ARPG combat with elements of Western rogue-lites, all wrapped up in a charming social hub inspired by classic online worlds.

Alongside gorgeous neon visuals, an upbeat electro-pop soundtrack, and dazzling, hyper-stylized combat, Starlight Re:Volver features a diverse roster of characters. Representing a fresh take on popular mahou shoujo archetypes, the fully-voiced cast of characters includes the fearless newbie Diver Effy, disciplined perfectionist Akira, laidback mentor Ren, and technical prodigy Vivi. 

Activating mysterious devices called “Re:Volvers,” each character transforms into brave “Divers” who crash through the walls of reality in pursuit of finding their true selves and otherworldly secrets. Today, Pahdo Labs is excited to reveal even more about them in a character profile showcase!

 

Character	Description
	Effy: Full name Effy Corbeau, Effy is a wild and fearless treasure hunter. Even her name, Corbeau, which is French for “raven,” is a nod to her love of dazzling treasures! A talented yet reckless newbie Diver from the outskirts of Nishi, her steadfast resolve and playful nature both baffle and inspire those around her. A Renegade class Diver, Effy’s dream is to find an artifact special enough to fulfill a promise to her grandfather.
	Kira: An elite Diver from the illustrious Tsukino clan, Kira has trained for years under the cold shadow of her superstar sister and strives for perfection no matter the cost. A Noble class diver, Kira’s cool demeanor and detached persona mask an underlying desire to connect with those around her. She’s on a mission to locate her sister, a former star diver who disappeared within the realm of So Mi, leaving behind a note for Kira simply saying, “Find me.”
	Ren: A breezy dockhand with a checkered past, Ren stumbled into the Diving life by accident after stumbling upon a Revolver in an unmarked shipping container during a late night shift at NIM South Marina. After previously failing to save his younger sister, Ren lives up to his Guardian diver class by vowing to protect Effy until she can fulfill her dream. Sarcastic, loyal, and sometimes aimless, Ren is determined not to let his team down.
	Vivi: Fascinated by So Mi and its miracles, Vivi longs to understand the nature of every living thing. As the prodigal heir to the Altair estate and a Scholar-class diver, Vivi tends to keep to himself and his studies while striving to solve the mystery of So Mi’s creation. Having grown impatient with academics, Vivi stole a Revolver from Altair’s R&D lab and decided to travel to So Mi himself.

About Starlight Re:Volver

In the vibrant city of NIM, a chosen few have unlocked the ability to activate Re:Volvers—enigmatic devices that open the gateway to So Mi, a limitless digital dreamscape. As a newly awakened Diver, players will embark on a thrilling adventure of self-discovery alongside a diverse group of characters.

Wander through NIM’s lively streets, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, before diving into the fantastical realms of So Mi. Unearth the secrets behind the Re:Volver, confront extraordinary challenges, and forge your own legacy as one of NIM’s renowned Divers. But tread carefully—delving too deep into So Mi’s mysteries could lead to being lost in its enchanting depths.

Starlight Re:Volver blends the social allure of classic online worlds with the exhilarating action of modern roguelite gameplay. Gather your friends and embark on an unforgettable journey in a world where the boundaries between reality and dreams blur!

Starlight Re:Volver will be released on PC in Early Access via Steam in 2025. 

For more info about Starlight Re:Volver, follow Pahdo Labs on X (Twitter), subscribe to the YouTube channel, and visit the official website.

Article by: Susan N.

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